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1897
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Way & Williams 1897, Chauncey Williams (1895 -
S.033). Signed Chauncy Williams. Letterhead and envelope for "Way & Williams
Publishers, Caxton Building, Chicago. Cable Address: AuvergneChicago."
Addressed to: "Mrs. Philip V. O. Van Vechten, Wausau, Wisconsin." "August
25th 97. My dear Mrs. Vau Vechten: Allow me to thank you for sending me the
little book which arrived yesterday. The making of it reflects great credit
on your ___ Philosopher Press and I hope you like the new type as much as
I do. Since giving up my foolhardy ___ acquisition of rarities in books
the only kind I now collect and treasure are the little books which ___ ___ personal associations and anything from the Philosopher Press has the
most delightful kind of association to me. I really wish I could pull up my
stakes and go up into the north where the air is sweet and ___ ___ up
there. I am dead tired with no rest in sight. Very sincerely with regards to
yourself ___ and ___ . Chauncey Williams. ___ ___ forgive this paper
you must!" Philosopher Press (1896 to about 1912). Published books by
authors like Elia W. Peattie, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Robert Louis
Stevenson, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Edward Fitzgerald. Helen Bruneau Van
Vechten, her husband Peter Van Orden Van Vechten and William H. Ellis.
Includes two sheets and one envelope. Postmarked Aug 25, 1897. Letterhead:
8.5 x 5.5. Envelope 6.5 x 3.7. |
0022.45.1115 |
1903
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Frank Lloyd Wright Studio
Letterhead, Oak Park, Illinois, 1903 (1897 - S.004). Typed letter on Frank
Lloyd Wright Studio letterhead dated 1903. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home and
Studio were connected. He worked in the studio until 1909 when he traveled
to Europe. Upon his return, he moved to Spring Green.
Text top left: “From Frank Lloyd Wright Architect. Forest and Chicago
Avenues, Oak Park, Illinois. Telephone Oak Park Fifty Three. In Chicago By
Appointment Only.”
Typed: “Dear
Sirs: – Please send us a catalog of Siphon Intermittent Discharge Sewage
Tanks. Yours truly, Frank Lloyd Wright. Flush Tank Co., Aurora, Illinois.
Feb. 17, 1903.” Under the typed name of Frank Lloyd Wright, there are three
initials written in pencil: “WBG.” Walter Burley Griffin was an integral
part of the Wright Studio from 1901 to 1905,
Prairie Style, Legler, 1999,
p.200
Printed on beige stock, in two
color, black and red. Monograph printed in red. This was Frank Lloyd
Wright’s first monogram, a Celtic cross within a circle, within a square. In
1895 Wright installed a carved stone
plaque (2002.136.0519-4) outside his Oak Park office which included his
monogram. He included it in the design for the title page of
The Eve of St. Agnes, lower right hand
corner. He also added it through-out The
House Beautiful. Bottom left had corner has burn mark. Size: 8.5 x 4.25 |
0054.17.0700 |
C 1904
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Larkin Co. Buffalo, N.Y. Envelope. Circa
1904-09. Back: "Old Customers are rewarded for recommending new customers.
Have your friends write for our catalog." 1113 E. 27-53. [Place a Two Cent
Stamp Here] 6 x 3.5. |
0055.01.0809 |
C 1905
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E-Z Polish Factory monogram 1905 (1905 - S.114). Copy of Martin & Martin
Logo. Brendan Gill published a copy of the pre-1905 E-Z Polish letterhead,
and the 1905 Frank Lloyd Wright designed letterhead that included this
Martin & Martin monogram.
Many Masks
1987, p.158. This also hung above the entryway in the
form of a sign. 6.25 x 3.25 Color
Photograph. |
0058.26.0319 |
C 1905
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Frank Lloyd Wright Studio Letterhead, Oak Park,
Illinois, Circa 1905 (1897 - S.004). Letterhead for the Frank Lloyd Wright
Studio circa 1905. Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio were connected. He
worked in the studio until 1909 when he traveled to Europe. Upon his return,
he moved to Spring Green.
Unused Letterhead, beige handmade paper with Fabriano watermark, when held
up to the light, has the appearance of laid paper, but disappears when light
is removed. Top edge uncut and deckle, other three sides are trimmed.
Letterhead stock matches envelope stock. Letterpress in two colors on both
sides, dark brown and red. Text is on the front, the red monogram is on the
back. Text on front, lower left: “From Frank Lloyd Wright Architect. Forest
and Chicago Avenues, Oak Park, Illinois. Telephone Oak Park Fifty Three.”
The solid red square was Frank Lloyd Wright’s second monogram. His first
monogram was a Celtic cross within a circle, within a square.
In 1895 Wright installed a
carved stone plaque
(2002.136.0519-4) outside his Oak Park office which included his first
monogram. He included it on his first letterhead. He also included it in
the... Continue... |
0058.61.1223 |
C 1905
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Frank Lloyd Wright Studio Envelope, Oak Park,
Illinois, Circa 1905 (1897 - S.004). Envelope for the Frank Lloyd Wright
Studio circa 1905. Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio were connected. He
worked in the studio until 1909 when he traveled to Europe. Upon his return,
he moved to Spring Green.
Unused Envelope, beige handmade paper with Fabriano watermark, when held up
to the light, has the appearance of laid paper, but disappears when light is
removed. The envelope retains its original adhesive. Envelope stock matches
letterhead stock. Letterpress in two colors on single side, dark brown and
red. Text is on the front, the red monogram is on the flap. Text on front,
lower left: “From Frank Lloyd Wright Architect. Forest and Chicago Avenues,
Oak Park, Illinois. Telephone Oak Park Fifty Three.” The solid red square
was Wright’s second monogram. His first monogram was a Celtic cross within a
circle, within a square.
In 1895
Wright installed a
carved stone plaque
(2002.136.0519-4) outside his Oak Park office which included his first
monogram. He included it on his first letterhead. He also included it in the
design... Continue... |
0058.62.1223 |
C 1905
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Frank Lloyd Wright Studio Specification Folder, Oak
Park, Illinois, Circa 1905 (1897 - S.004). Specification folder for the
Frank Lloyd Wright Studio circa 1905. Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
were connected. He worked in the studio until 1909 when he traveled to
Europe. Upon his return, he moved to Spring Green.
Unused Folder for
Specifications. Letterpress in two colors, dark brown and red. Dark green
card stock, folded, unused, printed on a single side of the sheet, Text on
front, lower left: “From Frank Lloyd Wright Architect. Forest and Chicago
Avenues, Oak Park, Illinois. Telephone Oak Park Fifty Three.” When folded,
the red monogram is on the back, lower and centered. The solid red square
was Wright’s second monogram. His first monogram was a Celtic cross within a
circle, within a square. When folded, the fold is at the top.
In 1895 Wright installed a
carved stone plaque
(2002.136.0519-4) outside his Oak Park office which included his first
monogram. He included it on his first letterhead. He also included it in the
design for the title page, lower right hand corner, of
The Eve
of St. Agnes, and was added
through-out
The
House Beautiful. Providence: Ex.
collection... Continue... |
0058.60.1223 |
1910
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Larkin Co. Envelope - (Printed by the Larkin
Company, Buffalo, NY). Post Marked 1910. Note: Graphic designs on
cover taken from Wright's interior designs. 6.5 x 3.75. |
0094.03.0706 |
1910
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Larkin Co. Letterhead. Top Left: "John D. Larkin, Pres't & Treas. Chas H Larkin, Vice Pres't. Wm. R. Heath, Vice Pres't. D.D.
Martin, Secretary. John D. Larkin, Jr. Ass't Treas. Harry H Larkin, Ass't
Treas." In Illustration: "Larkin, Seneca, Swan, Carroll, Exchange, Van Rensselaer
Streets." Top Right: "Factory to Family. Soapmakers, Perfumers,
Chemists, Importers, Food Specialists." Center: "Larkin Co., Established, 1875."
"Buffalo, N.Y 6/3/10." 8.5 x 10. |
0104.05.0209 |
1911
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Abraham Lincoln Center, Chicago, Illinois, Letterhead 1911 (1903 - S.095).
Letterhead and envelope for the Abraham Lincoln Center dated March 6, 1911.
Designed for Frank Lloyd Wright's uncle, Reverend Jenkin Lloyd Jones in
1903. As the All Souls Church outgrew their facility, Reverend Jones wanted
a facility that could meet the needs of the community as well as the Church.
The design went though many modifications. A perspective view of the first
design for "The Lincoln Center" was published in The Architectural Review,
June 1900, Spencer, p.72. Photograph top left: Abraham Lincoln Center circa
1906. Text upper right: “Abraham Lincoln Centre. Oakwood Boulevard and
Langley Ave. Jenkin Lloyd Jones, Director. All Souls Church. Unity
Publishing Company. Congress of Religion.” Letterhead: 8.5 x 11, Envelope:
6.5 x 3.7 |
0104.30.0723 |
1917
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Larkin Co. Letterhead - 1917.
Letterhead stamped Jul 21 1917. Same basic illustration as
Negative and
Two Postcards (1908 & 1910).
Printed code top right hand corner 514F.2061. 8.5 x 10. |
0138.01.0305 |
1918
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Original Handwritten Letter from Frank Lloyd Wright to Catherine L.
Wright, 1918.
An original handwritten letter from
Frank Lloyd Wright to Catherine L. Wright dated October 2nd, 1918.
Wright attempts to persuade Catherine to grant him a divorce. She
continues to refuses. On June 1, 1889, Catherine and Frank were
married in Chicago, Illinois. She was 17 years old. Raising a family
dominated most of her time. In 1903, Frank Lloyd Wright designed a house for
Edwin H. And Mamah Borthwick Cheney In 1909, Mamah and Frank left their
respective spouses and traveled to Europe, settling in Italy for about a
year. Upon their return in 1911, they settled at Taliesin in Spring Green,
Wisconsin. On January 2, 1912, Edwin announced his intentions to marry
Mamah's sister, his sister-in-law. On August 15, 1914, one of Wright's
recently hired domestic workers murdered Mamah, both her children, three of
Wright's associates, and a son of one of the associates. He set fire to one
wing of Taliesin, and murdered the seven people with an ax as they tried to
escape the fire. At the time, Wright was overseeing work on Midway Gardens
in Chicago. Catherine Wright would refuse to give Wright a divorce until
November 13, 1922... Continued... |
0139.21.0523 |
1919
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Handwritten Letter from Wright
to Miriam Noel in 1919 while he was in Japan working on the Imperial Hotel.
Written on The Ikao Hotel letterhead, Ikao, Japan. "1919. Miriam -
dearest: I have gone to 'keep my eye off the other fellow'. It will a hard
work for me! against my grain but I know how to concentrate and to hope..."
See balance of letter. Published in
Autograph Collector, July 1999,
page 31, and "was offered by Seaport Autographs for $4,250 in 1990." Robert
Edwards Auctions reported that in 2005 it sold for $2,900. 7.5 x 10.25. High
res digital image. |
0141.03.0709 |
Circa 1919
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Letterhead. The City Trust &
Savings Bank, Mason City, Iowa. Circa 1919. W. V. Escher, President. Hugh M.
Gilmore, Vice President. Ralph Lloyd Jones, Cashier. Printed over in a thick
black line (J. F. Shaible, President. F. H. Cotton, Vice President). Frank
Lloyd Wright was commissioned in 1909 by attorneys, James E. E. Markley and
James E. Blythe to design a building for their bank. Records indicate that
City Trust & Savings Bank was established in 1917, and that in 1919, W. V.
Escher was President, H. M. Gilmore was V.P. James Blythe was a Director of
the Bank. Of interest is the illustration. It shows the older original
building to the left, that was there when the City National Bank Building
was built. "City Trust and Savings Bank" can be seen above the entrance. But
it does not show the Park Inn to the right. The "Journal of the American
Bankers Association" July 1918 - June 1919, indicates that W. V. Escher was
elected president City National Bank succeeding James E. Blythe, and J. A.
Parden was appointed cashier succeeding J. F. Shaible. W. V. Escher was also
elected president of the City Trust and Savings Bank succeeding J. F. Shaible.
With the Farm Crisis in the early 1920s, banks failed all across the state
of Iowa. City National Bank was among those forced into bankruptcy,
resulting in the sale of the bank and its conversion into retail and office
space. In 1926, the building was purchased by A. A. Adams, and renamed the
Weir Building. Printed on a warm gray stock with the watermark "Commerce
Bond". Two sheets. 10.9 x 8.4. |
0141.06.0413 0141.07.0413 |
Circa 1920
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Letterhead. The City National
Bank & The City Trust & Savings Bank, Mason City, Iowa. Circa 1920. E. G..
Dunn, President. Hugh M. Gilmore and J. A. Parden, Vice President. R. P.
Palmer, Cashier. C. E. Brooks, L. W. Sherman, and C. I. Snyder, Assistant
Cashiers. Frank Lloyd Wright was commissioned in 1909 by attorneys, James
E. E. Markley and James E. Blythe to design a building for their bank.
Records indicate that City Trust & Savings Bank was established in 1917.
Dunn was listed as President of City National Bank in 1920. "Trust Companies
of the US" indicates the R. P. Palmer was President of City Trust & Savings
in 1920, and Dunn, Palmer, Blythe and Parden as Directors. Of interest is
the illustration. It shows the newer building to the left, that was built
later than the City National Bank Building. It shows the Park Inn to the
right. With the Farm Crisis in the early 1920s, banks failed all across the
state of Iowa. City National Bank was among those forced into bankruptcy,
resulting in the sale of the bank and its conversion into retail and office
space. In 1926, the building was purchased by A. A. Adams, and renamed the
Weir Building. Printed on a warm beige stock with the watermark "Cranes
Japanese Linen". One sheet. 11 x 8.4. |
0142.09.0413 |
1928
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Frank L. Smith, 1928 (1905 - S.111).
Campaign letter from Frank L. Smith, prior to Special Election primary,
April 2, 1926. "Fellow Republicans: After almost thirty-five years of
service in the ranks of the workers of the Republican party as a precinct
committeeman, and twenty-four years of service as a member of the Republican
State Central Committee (of which I was three times chairman), I was
nominated as our party's candidate for United States Senator two years
ago..." Signed "Frank L. Smith." In 1926 Smith ran for U.S. Senate and won
the general election by 67,000 votes. (See
Biography) On December 7, 1926, the sitting Senator,
McKinley passed away, just months before his term ended on March 3, 1927.
The Governor appointed Smith to fill McKinley's vacancy, but the U.S. Senate
denied his appointment. On March 4, 1927, even though elected, the Senate
again refused to seat him. On February 9, 1928, Smith abandoned his effort
to take his seat and resigned even though he and the Governor considered him
to be the rightful senator. A special election was called to fill the
vacated Senate seat, and Smith reran in the special election Primary which
took place on April 10, 1928. This letter, dated April 2, 1928 was mailed
one week before the primary. Smith was defeated in the primary by Otis F.
Glenn, who went on to win the general election. Original 8.5 x 11 single
sided letter. |
0215.18.1216 |
Circa 1930
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Imperial Hotel Letterhead |
1930.00.0400 |
1934
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Letter to William Dicus Bayley from Taliesin Fellowship. (Printed on
Taliesin Fellowship letterhead. The design for the letterhead consisted of a
horizontal line extending one-half inch past the fold. Two square dots, one
past the end of the horizontal line, and one equally spaced below the end of
it. Centered on the fold below is the Taliesin Fellowship logo, a variation
of Frank Lloyd Wright red square. All printed in red. The logo was used
throughout the first two prospectuses (S#2035
& 2036.)
Printed on beige stock with the "Strathmore Envoy" watermark.)
Text of
letter: "W.D. Bailey: 234 E. Cassilly Street: Springfield: Ohio (Typed in
Red). Dear Mr. Bailey: In case the notice concerning subscription to
Taliesin's new monograph should not have reached you -- here is another:
hoping you will yourself subscribe and perhaps interest a friend to fill out
the first one we sent to you -- in case you still have it. Sincerely yours,
the Taliesin Fellowship. Taliesin (Red). Spring Green: Wisconsin. April 16
(1934)." In 1932, Frank Lloyd Wright formed the Taliesin Fellowship with
twenty-three apprentices who came to live, learn and work at Taliesin, in
Spring Green. Bayley's father, William Bayley, moved to Springfield in 1875
and was a prominent and influential figure in the civic and...
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2037.01.0618 |
1934
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Announcement. Taliesin Announces plans to publish the monograph "Taliesin"
tri-weekly, seventeen times a year. (Published by The Taliesin Fellowship.
Printed on the same stock and ink (red and black) as the prospectus "The
Taliesin Fellowship," 1933 (S#2036).
Text of announcement included in letter to Bayley: "Taliesin is planning to
issue a characteristic monogram in text and pictures portraying the work and
ideals of the Taliesin Fellowship. The publication will be somewhat in the
format of this prospectus, doubled in content and will be mailed tri-weekly
to subscribers. Seventeen numbers will make the yearly volume. Subscription
five dollars per year. The work will be edited to present a specific view of
the working out of the principles enunciated in this perspective. Each
number will contain detailed plans, abstract designs and models of the work
executed in the nature of materials in accord with those principles together
with current news of events in the life of the Fellowship. Editorial matter
related to the various arts and to social economics will appear from time to
time. The first number will issue May 15, 1934. We hope that you are
sufficiently interested in our work to become a subscriber to
TALIESIN. By
mailing a check for five dollars payable to Frank Lloyd Wright you will
receive the magazine in due course. The monograph;;;
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2037.02.0618
2037.03.0618 |
1934
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Notice. Notice related to the plans for publish the Taliesin Monograph.
(Published by The Taliesin Fellowship. Printed on tissue paper.) Text of
notice included in letter to Bayley: "Due to an unfortunate delay in
printing, this announcement was not enclosed in the prospectus sent to you.
Would you kindly send to us the names of any friends of yours who you think
might be interested in subscribing to the monograph
TALIESIN. We
will be glad to send the prospectus to them with subscription blank
enclosed. 8.5 x 2.75. |
2037.04.0618 |
C 1942-43
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Taliesin Spring Green Letterhead Circa 1942-43. Stylized red square with
vertical text: "Taliesin - Spring Green Wisconsin." Watermark: "Permanized
Redemption Bond Rag Content." See
Building The Pauson House, Green, 2011, p.34, 36, 48-49, 54, 68,
72-73, 77, 79, 1939-1941 for letterheads similar to this style. Similar to
sample dated June 18, 1939, see
Building The Pauson House, Green, 2011, p.21, 22, 24, 27, 31.
Similar to Taliesin West letterhead dated April 16, 1942. Also similar to
letter dated January 2nd, 1943,
with a solid red square. Both additional samples include the watermark: "Permanized
Redemption Bond Rag Content." Acquired from the estate of David Henken.
David Henken was a Taliesin apprentice from 1942 and 1943. David and his
wife Priscilla Henken arrived at Taliesin on October 1, 1942, and according
to Taliesin
Diary, A Year With Frank Lloyd Wright, Henkin, 2012, stayed there
one year. Possibly acquired when Henken was an apprentice at Taliesin from
1942-43. Horizontal letterhead 11 x 8.5. |
0593.18.0818 |
C 1942-43
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Taliesin Spring Green Envelope Circa 1942-43. Vertical Envelope with partial
solid red square and text: "Taliesin Spring Green Wisconsin. Contents:
Printer's Proof. This package may be opened for Postal Inspection if
necessary." Acquired from the estate of David Henken. David Henken was a
Taliesin apprentice from 1942 and 1943. David and his wife Priscilla Henken
arrived at Taliesin on October 1, 1942, and according to
Taliesin Diary, A
Year With Frank Lloyd Wright, Henkin, 2012, stayed there one year.
Possibly acquired when Henken was an apprentice at Taliesin from 1942-43.
Vertical Envelope 9 x 12. (Two copies) |
0593.19.0818 0593.20.0819 |
1943
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Letter from Frank Lloyd Wright
to Mary Fritz and Francis Caraway 1943. "Dear Mary and Francis: Your bread
and cookies are just as good as ever and hope you all are too." (Signed) "F.
LL. W." "Frank Lloyd Wright. January 2nd, 1943." Envelope is addressed to:
"Mary Fritz, Francis Caraway, Hyde, Ridgeway, Wisconsin." Postmarked "Spring
Green. Jan 4 1943." We surmise that Mary and Francis must have attended a
Taliesin holiday function, Christmas or New Years, brought bread and cookies
to the function, and Wright was sending them a thank you. Note: Hyde is
about 9 miles from Taliesin. Herbert Fritz Sr. was one of the early
draftsman who worked with Frank
Lloyd Wright in 1913 in Spring Green, and was one of two that
survived the fire at Taliesin in 1914, killing seven including Mamah Cheney
and her two children. Herb married Mary Olava Larson, Wright's stonemason's
daughter. Their son was Herb Fritz Jr. (1915-1998), also an apprentice with
Wright in from 1937-1941. Their daughter, Frances Fritz, married another
Taliesin Fellow, Jesse Claude (Cary) Caraway. Herbert Jr. Married Eloise,
their daughter Barbara married another Taliesin fellow, Jim Dresser.
Letterhead: 11 x 8.5. Envelope: 8.9 x 3.9. |
0595.07.0517 |
1950
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Philip B. Welch 1950. Letter from
Frank Lloyd Wright to Peter B. Welch, March 16th, 1950. "Mr. Peter B. Welch.
General Delivery. Carmel. California. Dear Peter Welch: There is no room for
a family in the Fellowship at this time and not likely to be for some years.
Very Sorry - Sincerely, Frank Lloyd Wright (Signed), Frank Lloyd Wright .
March 16th, 1950." Envelope: "Mr. Peter B. Welch. General Delivery. Carmel.
California." Welch did go on to work with Wright, and became close friends
with Bruce Goff (1904 - 1982). In 1996 he published "Goff on Goff:
Conversations and Lectures." University of Oklahoma Press. Edited and with
an introduction by Peter B. Welch. Page 3: "My interest in Bruce Goff began
in 1948, when an article about his work, "Pride of the Prairie," appeared in
Architectural Forum. I wrote him in 1950 and met him shortly there after,
beginning in association the continued through many years... When I first
met Goff, in 1950, I had graduated in architecture from Stanford and was
working for Frank Lloyd Wright..." Page 6: "...when I decided to become an
architect, I recalled Cheney"s book (New
World Architecture). Within two weeks of my decision to become an
architect, I was at Taliesin West speaking with Frank Lloyd Wright... This
was March 1947. I had enrolled in the architecture...
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0831.66.1117 |
1953
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Letter from
Frank Lloyd Wright to
Mark Peisch, Columbia
University 1953. Typed and signed letter from
Frank Lloyd Wright on
Taliesin West stationery with the original envelope. "Mr. Mark L. Peisch,
Foreign Student Advisor, Columbia University in the City of New York, New
York 27, N. Y. My dear Mr. Peisch: Walter Burley Griffin was employed by me
in the Oak Park Studio for about six years. (about 1893 to 1899 - (not
sure)). It was all the education in Architecture he received so far as I
know. His wife, Marian was also there with me for eleven years. Sincerely,
Frank Lloyd Wright, February 21, 1953." Note: After graduation from the
University of Illinois in 1899, Griffin worked as a draftsman in the office
of Dwight Perkins, Robert C. Spencer, Jr., and H. Webster Tomlinson in
Chicago. He then went to work in Wright's Studio in Oak Park from 1901 to
1905. He then opened his own practice. Biography from Columbia University:
Mark Lyons Peisch (b. 1921) received his B.A. in History and History of Art
from Dartmouth College in 1944. At Dartmouth, he was introduced by Professor
Hugh Morrison, noted scholar of Louis Sullivan, to the work of Chicago
School architects Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin. Peisch
taught briefly at Dartmouth in 1947 before entering Columbia University...
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0987.92.0917 |
1955
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Letter From Eugene Masselink, Taliesin West. Signed typed letter on Taliesin
West stationary from Eugene Masselink to Diana Faidy wife of Chicago Art
Deco architect Abel Faidy. "Dear Mrs. Faidy : This is only a note to say
that your letter is awaiting Mrs. Wright's return from New York where she
has been with Mr. Wright for the past 10 days. We expect them both here in a
few days. With best wishes - Sincerely, Eugene Masselink (Sighed), Eugene
Masselink. March 22nd, 1955." From August 1954 through January 1959, Frank
Lloyd Wright lived and remodeled a suite at the
Plaza Hotel in New York City on the
South end of Central Park, where he coordinated the completion of one of his
greatest works, The Guggenheim Museum. Eugene Masselink (1910-1962) was born
in South Africa but his family moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Masselink
came to the Taliesin Fellowship in Spring Green, Wisconsin in 1933 as a
charter member, and never left. He passed away in 1962 after suffering a
heart attach. Envelope addressed to Mrs. Diane Hurbert Faidy. Single sheet,
twice folded, 8.5" by 11". Envelope: 9.5 x 4.2. |
1092.108.0618 |
1956
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Frank Lloyd Wright Day Letterhead. "The Frank Lloyd Wright Day, 29 South La
Salle Street, Chicago 3, Illinois." Red text. The front is printed in red
(raised) ink, embossed and gilt or gold ink. Red text and red square is
printed in a precise red raised ink. The four squares are embossed (raised)
then printed in gilt or gold ink. The gold square border is the same process
as the small gold squares. The back has eight small gold squares, embossed
and printed in gilt or gold ink. The fold is scored. It is designed for the
left two inches of the page to be folded over to complete the design.
Printed on watermarked beige paper, "Lakeside Bond, Cockle Finish, Cotton
Fibre Content." Note, text matches text on envelope. Acquired from the
estate of Cary Caraway. 10 x 8.5 folds to 8 x 8.5. Eleven sheets. |
1147.75.0117 |
1956
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Hotel Geneva Business Card, Circa 1956. "Hotel
Geneva. Allen C. Hermansen. Lake Geneva, Wisconsin." 2 x 3.5. |
1147.12.0409 |
1956
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Monona Terrace Committee Letter
(Published by Citizens for Monona Terrace Committee) "Because you have
been a visitor... or in some other way have shown your interest in Wright
architecture, we are sending you the enclosed brochure. In it Mr.
Wright describes the Monona Terrace Project for our Capital City."
Dated April 23rd, 1956. Citizens for Monona Terrace Committee, Helen
Groves; Mary Lescohier. Includes photograph of Model. 8.5 x 11.
Pp 1 |
1147.08.0307 |
1957
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Letter from Frank Lloyd Wright to
Cary Caraway. Letter dated March 23rd, 1957 from Frank Lloyd
Wright to Cary Caraway. Text: "Dear Cary: Not ready to take this part in
fund-raising yet. Come out with William Stuart and we'll talk it over.
Affection, Frank Lloyd Wright. March 23rd, 1957." Signed: "F LL.
W." William M. Stuart was the president of the Martin-Senour Paint Company,
which developed a selection of paint colors developed by Frank Lloyd Wright
in 1955 and was part of the Taliesin Ensemble which included:
Heritage-Henredon, Furniture; Karastan, Rugs; The Martin-Senour Company,
Paints; Minic, Accessories; F. Schumacher & Co., Fabrics & Wallpaper. In
February 1957, Stuart was named the Midwest regional chairman of the Frank
Lloyd Wright Endowment Fund. Printed on Taliesin West Letterhead. Beige laid
paper with the watermark: "Permanized Plover Bond, Rag Content, U S A."
Acquired from the estate of Cary Caraway. 11 x 8.5 |
1205.118.1121 |
1957
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Letter from Frank Lloyd Wright
to Cary Caraway concerning The Frank Lloyd Wright
Endowment Fund 1957. "Copy. My dear Cary: A long talk with Senator Benson
opened my eyes to the hazards we face in future if we go on with the
Endowment Fund Campaign. I believe it is better to concentrate on the
Foundation as it stands - trying to clear up its status and promote its
prestige - by bringing proper outside authority and influence to bear on our
present situation and our needs... Let's direct our efforts now not toward
this endowment fund-raising but toward strengthening the foundation itself -
now practically a three million dollar establishment. My Will would become
the document that will ensure the proper direction of its use and growth in
future and those authorized to help. After considerable thought on the part
of Olgivanna, the Fellows and myself - this is our conclusion. I see the
acquisition of the Robie House is in line with this decision, making it a
Foundation Library Center for Organic Architecture there in Chicago. An
angel might be found who would put up the necessary purchase to buy the
place if the Foundation would guarantee a reasonable quarterly interest
payment... The establishment called Taliesin is so far developed now that
the association in almost any form is a distinction to be coveted. I am sure
that... Continue... |
1205.77.0517 |
1957
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Letter from Frank Lloyd Wright to
William Benton, 1957. Letter from Frank Lloyd Wright to William Benton
introducing Cary Caraway. Text: "Dear Bill: This will introduce you to Cary
Caraway who is [a] "Taliesin" spark-plug for the International Organization
proposing to raise a ten million dollar endowment fund in order to promote
the work of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Kindly listen to him and if
there is anything you are willing to do to help 'organize' I shall be
immensely gratified. Affectionately, Frank Lloyd Wright. N. B. Cary is not
asking for money but for your know-how and endorsement." Hand written
correction: "Taliesin." Sighed: "Frank." Not dated, circa 1957. William
Benton was an American Senator from Connecticut, and was publisher of the
Encyclopedia Britannica. Printed on Taliesin West Letterhead. Beige laid
paper with the watermark: "Permanized Plover Bond, Rag Content, U S A."
Acquired from the estate of Cary Caraway. Letterhead: 11 x 8.5, Envelope:
9.5 x 4.125. |
1205.119.1121 |
1957
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Letter from Frank Lloyd Wright to
Fowler McCormick, 1957. Letter from Frank Lloyd Wright to Fowler McCormick
introducing Cary Caraway. Text: "Dear Fowler: This will introduce you to
Cary Caraway who is [a] "Taliesin" spark-plug for the International
Organization proposing to raise a ten million dollar endowment fund in order
to promote the work of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Kindly listen to
him and if there is anything you are willing to do to help 'organize' I
shall be immensely gratified. Affectionately, Frank Lloyd Wright. N. B. Cary
is not asking for money but for your know-how and endorsement." Hand written
correction: "Taliesin." Sighed: "Frank." Not dated, circa 1957. Fowler
McCormick, the son of Harold McCormick and Edith Rockefeller, was the third
generation of his family to head the International Harvester Company.
Printed on Taliesin West Letterhead. Beige laid paper with the watermark: "Permanized
Plover Bond, Rag Content, U S A." Acquired from the estate of Cary Caraway.
Letterhead: 11 x 8.5, Envelope: 9.5 x 4.125. |
1205.120.1121 |
1957
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Letter from Frank Lloyd Wright to
Harold Price, 1957. Letter from Frank Lloyd Wright to Harold Price
introducing Cary Caraway. Text: "Dear Hal: This will introduce you to Cary
Caraway who is [a] "Taliesin" spark-plug for the International Organization
proposing to raise a ten million dollar endowment fund in order to promote
the work of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Kindly listen to him and if
there is anything you are willing to do to help 'organize' I shall be
immensely gratified. Affectionately, Frank Lloyd Wright. N. B. Cary is not
asking for money but for your know-how and endorsement." Hand written
correction: "Taliesin." Not dated, circa 1957. Harold Charles Price founded
the H. C. Price Company, which specialized in pipeline construction and
non-corrosive pipe coatings. Wright designed the firm's headquarters,
The Price Tower, which was built
in Bartlesville, Oklahoma in 1956. Printed on Taliesin West Letterhead.
Beige laid paper with the watermark: "Permanized Plover Bond, Rag Content, U
S A." Acquired from the estate of Cary Caraway. Letterhead: 11 x 8.5,
Envelope: 9.5 x 4.125. |
1205.121.1121 |
1957
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Letter
Concerning Robie House. Carbon copy two-page letter to Chicago
Theological Seminary from Frank Lloyd Wright
concerning destruction of Robie House mailed
to Cary Caraway. Dated April 15th, 1957. Mailed in Taliesin West envelope
addressed to Cary Caraway. "Dr. Arthur Cushman McGiffert, Junior. The
Chicago Theological Seminary... Dear Mr. President: Your letter makes clear
that all you know about the Robie House is that the masterpiece is where you
want to put a rooming-house and your architect is waiting - willing. So why
hope for ethics? Neither public sentiment nor ethics seem to appeal to your
"rights" where either religion or architecture is concerned. The house is
too heavily of brick to move, not to mention the indignity if moved aside
for a rooming-house. Mount Vernon, if moved aside for a housing-development,
would suffer similar indignity. What I meant to offer was the design for
your development - anywhere convenient. A building becoming
and suitable. I was told that there was a sorority house facing Woodlawn
Avenue next above you, wishing to sell. But what can be done with public
sentiment will now be done. Manifestly the Robie House honors are worldwide.
Would you kindly publish the testimony you have received? Sincerely, Frank
Lloyd Wright. April 15, 1957." Envelope addressed to Mr. Cary Caraway.
Postmarked "April 15th, 1957." Carbon copy two-page letter: 8.5 x 11,
Envelope: 9.5 x 4.1. |
1205.91.0818 |
1957
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Letter from Frank Lloyd Wright
to Cary Caraway about a court hearing in Madison concerning income tax,
1957. "Dear Cary: The Foundation is to appear at a court-hearing on
Saturday, June 18th, at 10:00 a.m. in Madison, State of Wisconsin,
concerning income tax. Our status as a cultural organization seems in
jeopardy and taxation retroactive. The loss of our present status would
probably ruin our work. We are writing to some of you staunch boys now out
in the world for yourselves, asking you to testify as to what of cultural
value you received from life at Taliesin - backing that up with a statement
of what you are now doing. Some photographs of your buildings of published
recognition of work would help give testimony credence. Would you appear for
us in this struggle and testify at the hearing? We are on the way to Bagdad
on commission, returning about May 21st. Kindly let us hear from you at
Taliesin North. The greatest service you could render us would be to appear
in court and testify to the value of pour work in Organic Architecture where
you were concerned with Taliesin leadership. The Foundation will pay your
expenses to and from Wisconsin. The matter is serious. By our enemies we may
have Taliesin taken away from us. Affectionately," (Signed) "F. LL. W"
"Frank Lloyd Wright. May 9th, 1957." Letterhead: 11 x 8.5. |
1205.78.0517 |
1957
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Frank Lloyd Wright copy of letter, 1957. Taliesin West. "Mr. Al Krescanko,
Photographer, S. C. Johnson and Son, Inc., Racine. Dear Mr. Krescanko: Mr.
Wright was very pleased with the pictures you sent and we have returned
those you suggested - I am sorry for the liberal application of ink - some
intentional and some accidental. Sincerely, Eugene Masselink, Secretary to
Frank Lloyd Wright. December 18, 1957." The set included one photographs and
a copy of this letter from Eugene Masselink to Al Krescanko. 11 x 8.5 |
1205.82.0817 |
1957
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Imperial Hotel Letterhead. Part of a package which included Brochure,
Price list, 11 Letterhead plus a few other items. Rice paper. 11
x 6.75 folded to 5.5 x 6.75. |
1957.02.0105 |
C 1965
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V.C. Morris Gift Shop Note Card,
San Francisco, CA, Circa 1965 (Not Dated) (1948 - S.310). Note Card for the
V.C. Morris Gift Shop Building located at 140 Maiden Lane in San Francisco.
Lacking is the name "V. C. Morris Gift Shop" so it would possibly indicate
that this was produced after the V.C. Morris Gift Shop closed. Designed by
Frank Lloyd Wright in 1948. Vere C. and Lillian Morris passed away in 1957
and 1959. In 1960, the building was purchased by Allan Adler, a silversmith.
In 1968 the Edward Marshall Boehm Art Gallery, managed by Reese Pally, moved
into the space. During the late 1970s through the mid 1980s The building was
operated by Helga Howie, a fashion designer. Helga Howie was mentioned in an
article published in the San Francisco Bay Guardian, January 30, 1976. Her
clothing store close around 1985. Marsha Handley ran a gallery called Xanadu
Gallery until June 2015. In August 2017, ISAIA Napoli, an Italian men's
fashion store, moved into the building. In 1950 a booklet describing the
V.C. Morris Gift Shop was produced. The
cover was printed in gilt and red ink. This note card utilizes the same
design and is printed in gilt and red ink, but the text reads "140 Maiden
Lane" instead of "V. C. Morris." So most likely produced post 1959. Circa
1965 is a guess. Printed single side on cream card stock. 7 x 5. |
1628.101.0821 |
1967
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Correspondence: Invitation from
Olgivanna Lloyd Wright to celebrate birthday of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Mrs.
Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Fellowship request the honor of your
presence at the traditional memorial dinner on the birthday of Frank Lloyd
Wright to be given this year at Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin. June 8,
1967. RSVP Taliesin West, Scottsdale, Arizona. 7:00 PM Black Tie." Envelope
addressed to Mr. And Mrs. Cary Caraway. Also includes smaller return
envelope. Acquired from the Cary
Caraway estate. Invitation: folded to 5.3 x 4.2. Envelope: 5.6 x 4.4. |
1720.47.0219 |
1968
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Correspondence: Invitation from
Olgivanna Lloyd Wright to celebrate birthday of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Mrs.
Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Fellowship request the honor of your
presence at the traditional memorial dinner on the birthday of Frank Lloyd
Wright to be given this year at Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin. June 8,
1968. RSVP Taliesin West, Scottsdale, Arizona. 7:00 PM Black Tie." Envelope
addressed to Mr. And Mrs. Cary Caraway. Acquired from the
Cary Caraway estate. Invitation:
folded to 5.3 x 4.2. Envelope: 5.6 x 4.4. |
1757.24.0219 |
C 1968
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Undated typed and hand written
thank you note from Olgivanna Lloyd Wright to Frances and Cary Caraway.
"Dear Frances and Cary, It was very nice of you to send the delicious
homemade cookies. I shared them with the fellowship at our New Year's Eve
party. I hope your winter has not been too hard, and that we shall see you
happy and gay as usual. Love Olgivanna Lloyd Wright." Acquired from the Cary
Caraway estate. Note: 4 x 6, folded to 4 x 3. |
1757.25.0219 |
1982
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Letter announcing the publication of "Frank Lloyd
Wright, Select Drawings Portfolio Vol. 3." "We are writing because you
requested to be notified about Taliesin publication. The three Frank Lloyd
Wright portfolios published by A.D.A. Edita Tokyo are now being sold by rare
book dealers..." Signed by Richard Carney. 11 x 8.5.
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1982.53.0517 |
1983
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Typed and hand written thank you
note from Olgivanna Lloyd Wright to Frances and Cary Caraway. "January 10,
1983. Dear Frances and Cary, Thank you for the fragrant, fresh, delicious
Wisconsin apples. I forgot how the real apples taste. With love, Mrs.
Wright." Note: hand writing does not appear as smooth as in the past.
Acquired from the Cary Caraway estate. Invitation: folded to 5.5 x 4.25. |
1983.49.0219 |
1984
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Typed and hand written thank you
note from Olgivanna Lloyd Wright to Frances and Cary Caraway. "January 18,
1984. Dear Frances and Cary, Bigelow cheese has always been a favorite of
mine, and it was very nice to have it again. I shared it with the Fellowship
at our New Year's Eve party as a special treat. Love Mrs. Wright." Note:
hand writing does not appear as smooth as in the past. Acquired from the
Cary Caraway estate. Invitation: folded to 5.5 x 4.25. Envelope: 5.6 x 4.4. |
1984.54.0219 |
1985
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Wright Envelope from
Thailand. Addresses to Mrs. Frank Lloyd Wright. Thailand dated 27-12-2519. |
1985.08.0302 |
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Robie House Notes (7) 10.5 x
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League - Chicago) |
1930.00.0700 |
1997
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Letterhead - Frank Lloyd Wright Liberty Cover - Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation - Box of 40 Printed
Sheets, 20 Envelopes |
1997.13.1201 |
2000
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Frank Lloyd Wright
- Taliesin. Note
Cards. (Produced by Pomegranate Communications, Inc. Rohnert Park, CA,
#583) Sixteen assorted cards (4 each of 4 styles) with envelopes in a
decorative box. Photographs of Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin III,
Spring Green, Wisconsin, by Roger Straus III. Original boxed set
$15.95. Individual card price $3.75 Canadian. 9.25 x 4. |
2000.31.1106 |
2011
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Taliesin in Winter. A Holiday Card
Assortment. (Produced by Pomegranate Communications, Inc., Petaluma, CA,
#864.) "Taliesin -- Frank Lloyd Wright's home, school, studio, and
self-sufficient farm -- occupies land once farmed by his mother's family...
At Taliesin, the buildings and the gardens, orchards, and fields make up the
total landscape design, and they fit as smoothly into the natural terrain as
if they had grown there. Wright made subtle but profound changes to the land
on which he built his masterpiece, shaping it to echo his buildings" lines
in perfect harmony..." Twenty assorted holiday cards (5 each of 4 styles)
with envelopes in a decorative box. Photographs of: A) Romeo and Juliet
Windmill tower, Taliesin; B) Taliesin in Frosty Winter Sun; C) Midway in
Winter, Taliesin; D) Taliesin, Winter Sun, by Lance Bell. 7.5 x 5.5.
Original boxed set $15.00. |
2011.14.1215 |
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